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LAB16 Electrolytes Panel
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed:1 Hour
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 Day
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Note: CO2 will not be performed if tube has been previously opened. Notify chemistry when add on is ordered.
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ANION GAP | 10466-1 |
| CARBON DIOXIDE | 1962-0 |
| CHLORIDE | 2075-0 |
| POTASSIUM | 2823-3 |
| SODIUM | 2951-2 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB16 Electrolytes panel: 80051
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)